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PMA offers a blend of resources, programs and services that assures value and relevancy to our members. Our commitment is to help you grow and protect the future of your business.

PMA Seminars and Meetings Schedule

Don't miss these upcoming events!

IT Roundtable
Educational Foundation Roundtable - Thursday, September 09, 2010
CFO Roundtable
Educational Foundation Roundtable - Tuesday, September 14, 2010
GADA Group Roundtable Meeting
GADA Group Networking Event - Thursday, September 16, 2010

All Events | PMA Calendar

The Art and Science of In-Die Tapping

Stampers should not consider in-die tapping (IDT) as black-box technology; rather, an IDT installation must function in harmony with the die, press and the material-feeding systems around it. Here's everything stampers need to know to make IDT work for them.

Full article | MetalForming magazine

Recent News

Space Still Available at PMA's IT Roundtable on September 9

Register today for PMA's IT Roundtable, to be held September 9 in Cleveland, OH. Sponsored by Plex Systems, this members-only roundtable will address issues of importance to those involved with Information Technology/Systems Management. View event information.

Don't Miss PMA's 2010 Annual Meeting - Register Today!

For the first time, PMA’s Annual Meeting, scheduled for October 7-9, 2010, will be held jointly with the NTMA Fall Conference in Amelia Island, FL. Joint and separate events will take place, allowing the opportunity to meet new people and catch up with old friends. In keeping with the theme of this year’s meeting, “The Morality of Manufacturing,” an impressive lineup of assembly sessions and roundtables is planned to address important industry issues. Register today!

Upcoming Roundtables Geared Toward CFO, IT, Quality & Safety Professionals

Four roundtables are planned for September to meet the educational and networking needs of key metalforming industry professionals. View program details and register to attend these upcoming events:

PMA Wisconsin and Indiana Districts Receive Top Honors

During the District Leadership Conference on August 3-4, the Wisconsin District was honored with the 2010 Best District Award and the Indiana District received the 2010 Membership Growth Award. The best district honor is presented to the district that not only offers and executes outstanding programming, but also exudes professionalism in the manner with which the district is managed. The membership growth award is given to the district with the largest net percentage increase in the number of manufacturing member companies.

PMA Introduces New Member Benefit - An Online Center for Safety & Loss Control Resources

PMA announces the myPMA Risk Manager, a comprehensive library in English and Spanish of nearly 2,000 safety policies and procedures, posters and training documents with all the tools to build a complete loss-prevention program. Learn more about this outstanding service that is available only to PMA members.